Bleeding-Heart

Dicentra spectabilis 'Valentine' Papaveraceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection, Treman Woodland Walk

Source of plant

Plant Delights, Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, Longfield Gardens

Description

Instead of long sprays of pink heart-shaped flowers in spring, the outer petals are brilliant red, with the contrasting white inner petal beneath. Even the very dark green foliage of the 2' tall x 2' wide clump has a hint of red as it emerges.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

flower color